Most of the people I know, myself included, can keep up just a few products on the face. We are up and going with just moisturizer, sunblock, brow definition and lip color. But we have to admit that there will be times our skin calls for coverage. Times we have to hide those skin blemishes and conceal imperfections. Though an obvious response, we just cannot afford putting on foundation and/or concealer on top of everything we have on and on an everyday basis. And with that tinted skincare products are heaven-sent to us.

Tinted moisturizers were a hit before the entry BB creams and now, CC creams. I have a handful of the latter since they promise for moisture, sun protection, and coverage. But have you heard of the existence of tinted sunscreens? I haven't until I got the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen from SampleRoom.

The continuous innovation of Belo brought the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen, the first in the country that offers sun protection we need with the skin coverage we desire. It is armed with SPF50 PA ++++ to protect our skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun while its light tint benefits is from the Tone Adapt Technology. This, together with Cell Protect, evens out the skin and conceals imperfection while preventing premature skin aging.

Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen is a better version of the Belo SunExpert Face sunblock. The consistency is creamy and not as thick and oily. The shade I got is Medium to Deep, which I think is the only shade available. Though still lighter than my skin, it is bearable and workable.

It feels slightly sticky and oily and looks too light on the few minutes of application. But once it sets, it becomes demi-matte and the tone adjusts on the skin.

I give it about 2-3 minutes to set before I complete the rest of my face. In this way, the shade somehow adjusts to my skin tone. Though still lighter, it makes my skin look healthy and glowing. I finish it off with a dust of powder on the t-zone to tame down the oil in that area.

It doesn't claim to control the oil and still, it is a sunscreen, so expect the oil to still seep through. Blotting is a must especially if you have uncontrollable oil production on your face. The coverage it gives may not be enough to conceal undereye circles so have the pleasure of using a concealer on those areas. Just like any other sunblock, it is waterproof. So yes, you can use this to swim.

The photo above shows how I groove with Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen ona daily basis. After my moisturizer, I put on a good amount of it and finish everything with powder. To bring back a bit of color, I use a blush and a tinted lip balm. Oh, I so love how it has sun protection and quick makeup fix in one. My skin instantly achieves a flawless finish without layering a lot on the skin.

Currently, the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen is my go-to sunscreen and face makeup. For an extra kick of coverage, I top it with a powder foundation and I am good to go. It feels light on the skin as if you don't have anything on.

Do I recommend it? Oh, yes! To everyone, honestly. :)

I got mine from www.sampleroom.ph but this is available in almost all stores nationwide for only Php449.50.

Having a Belo SunExpert concealer and powder sound good, noh? What do you think? :)
Love,

♥ Jes ♥

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I am in awe with how far our local products has gone! Don't you agree? We no longer have to spend thousands just to get ourselves products that are really good and effective that used to be only offered by foreign brands. Case in point, skincare products. Before, great skincare products only are produced by brands like Clinique and Estee Lauder. Our moms, aunts and grandmas could attest to this. They would shell out their fortune just to give their skin the utmost care it needs. My mom was a fan of Clinique skincare line!

Lucky us because gone were those days! Now, some of our local brands are already at par with foreign brands when it comes to skincare. Belo Essentials is definitely one of these local brands. It has established its name when it comes to skincare and just recently, they released AcnePro, a skincare line that contains Purified Bee Venom.

If you still haven't heard, Purified Bee Venom is huge when it comes to anti-aging. It is clinically proved to halt signs of aging on skin like appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and dryness. Bee Venom contains melittin, a toxin that 'fools' the skin to think it has been slightly stung. This causes the body to direct blood on the area, stimulating production of collagen and elastin, naturally-occurring chemicals that make the skin plump and elastic. What's more, the antibacterial properties of Bee Venom is also proven to an effective ingredient to treat mild to moderate acne. Amazing substance, isn't it?

Bee Venom used to be confined to high street brands. Good thing, Belo (and Snoe) wants us to experience what it feels to be treated luxuriously, hence, they infused it into their AcnePro line.

Currently, Belo Essentials AcnePro only has 3 products in its line -- a Pimple-Fighting Gel Face Wash, a Treatment Toner and a Pimple Gel.

Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple-Fighting Gel Face Wash | Php99.75

This face wash is different to face washes we are used to. It comes in a clear gel consistency that doesn't lather as much. I don't know how to feel about this product, actually. I like my face wash to lather because I have this thinking that lathering helps with the cleaning. Not that I am saying it doesn't clean my face, I just like my face wash to make me feel that it actually does clean the face. I hope you get what I mean. But I like how it doesn't dry out my skin.

Belo Essentials AcnePro Treatment Toner | Php79.75

My good friend Gem of Rare Vanity swears by this product! As she says it, it effectively gets rid of dirt and dries out zits. As for me, I think what she says about this product is true! This toner cleans the skin further by removing dirt and remnants of makeup without drying the skin.

Belo Essentials AcnePro Pimple Gel | Php149.75

If there's one product I will sure repurchase from the AcnePro line, it would be this Pimple Gel. It effectively dries zits in just 2 days. Give it about 3 days to work on those gigantic and cystic ones. It has a tingling feeling once applied on pimples but nothing unbearable. It is just its way of saying, "Hey, I am working on your problem!"

"Is it effective?", you may ask. Let us put it this way: I think I am blessed with a relatively good, pimple-free skin until I had a huge allergic reactions to a skincare line I was trying a few days back. I woke up last Thursday with about 15 pimples, in all sizes and textures, on the left side of my face even on my eyelids. I was thiiiiiis close to crying, actually. I held my composure and religiously did the Belo Essentials AcnePro 3-step Clear Skin System -- cleansed with the Pimple-Fighting Face Wash, toned with the Treatment Toner and treated the pimples with the Pimple Gel. In just 2 days, a considerable change was already be seen. The huge ones decreased in size, the cystic ones calmed down and those which were about to grow changed their minds. So yeah, with all my heart I answer... IT IS EFFECTIVE!

Not convinced with my words? Here's a proof:

The photo on the left was taken on Thursday night and the photo on right on Saturday night. The photos were blurry, yes, but the changes that happened were obvious. As you read this post, I still have some zits to treat and some marks to whiten, all under control. I am pretty sure my skin will go back to its normal state in no time.

I can't find the best words to say to express my gratitude to Belo Essentials AcnePro. It makes me believe that my once pimple-free skin could still be achieved after some weeks. Now, I declare this line, specially the Pimple Gel, to be a staple on my vanity. Prevention is better than cure, right? After all, who, in her normal and sane mind, would say no to an effective yet very affordable products?

How about you? What is the best pimple-fighting product/s for you? :)

♥ Jes ♥

*I got the Belo Essentials AcnePro for free from Sample Room but all thoughts and opinions I expressed were not influenced in any way.

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With the intense heat we are experiencing here in the Philippines, we can no longer deny that summer has officially started! It is the perfect time to apply generous amount of sunscreens to keep our skin protected from the harmful rays of the sun! But do you know that sunscreens/sunblock are not just summer things and should be part of our everyday skincare routine? Yes, sunblocks should be applied everyday because, aside from the sun, even bright lights and computer radiation are enough to harm the skin. And with religious application of sunscreens, premature aging secondary to sun exposure can be prevented.

There are so many sunscreens available in the market. You can just get whatever tickles your fancy. But for me, I want my sunscreens to be lightweight, non-sticky and most of all, affordable. Too ideal, right? No need to worry because Belo SunExpert makes it to my requirements!

Belo SunExpert provides broad spectrum protection against the sun's harmful ultraviolet A and B rays. It is in fact rated PA+++, the highest rating given for UVA protection found locally. It also has Cell Protect technology that works at the cellular level to strengthen the skin's defense system. It is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and hypoallergenic.

Not sure if Belo SunExpert will work for you? Head over to www.sampleroom.ph and get FREE full-sized samples of Belo SunExpert Body Shield SPF60, Face Cover SPF40, and Transparent Mist SPF50!

I'll post a review on these products soon so stay tuned! :)

♥ Jes ♥

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Jes Roque

Educator ǀ Beauty Blogger ǀ Filipina

An educator by profession and a beauty enthusiast by choice, Jes shares her thoughts on beauty and all the love in between through MakeUpLove. Hop in and get a dose of reviews, tutorials, features, expressions, and love.

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